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Announcements — February 18, 2018

† IN OUR PRAYER  Earl K., recovering from shoulder surgery; Lydia N., recovering from surgery; Jack H. at home recovering; Marcella M., recovering from a fall;  Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C., at home but continuing to undergo physical therapy; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† SINGING SAINTS  GSLC will be hosting the Singing Saints from Saint Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, Missouri, on Palm Sunday, March 25.  The choir of about 50 students will perform at 7:00 pm that evening.  As the host church, we will need to provide housing for the students and chaperones for that night.  If you would be able to provide a place for two or more of the members of the choir please contact the church office, 358-1325, so we can start a housing list.

† MOMS GROUP PLANNING GET-TOGETHER  Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Christian Education Committee has heard some interest in some type of Mom’s Mentoring Group being formed at our church.  In an effort to figure out what kind of group would be of interest and what would work best for everyone as far as timing, the Christian Education Committee will be hosting an evening for Moms!  This get-together has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, in the GSLC      Fellowship Hall, at 6:00 pm.  Dinner and dessert will be provided and childcare will be available if you need it.  We hope by bringing everyone together a decision can be made on when, where, and what kind of group would be of interest to the moms in our congregation.

† BAKE SALE  Please check out the bake sale today which will be held in the narthex after both services.  This is sponsored by LWML and the proceeds will help offset costs for the delegates attending the June District Convention.  You can donate to a good cause and enjoy some delicious goodies!

† LENT began February 14, with our Ash Wednesday services.  We will once again have weekday services each Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm throughout Lent.  Be sure and utilize these services as part of your Lenten observance.

† SHEPHERD’S OWN has resumed rehearsals on Wednesday evenings.  During Lent they will meet at 6:00 pm.  All who enjoy singing men’s four-part harmony are welcome to join the fun!

† SHOE COLLECTION  Donya Moll has asked for help with a community project.  She is collecting shoes, any size or style, that have some life left.  There is a  container in the narthex for the shoes to be collected.  Thanks for your help.

† GSLC FRIENDS BIBLE STUDY meets Monday evenings at 6:30 pm at the home of Karen Perkins.  Kids are welcome and they participate in their own Bible time as well.  If you have questions you can contact Karen.

† “SOUPER” BOWL SUNDAY  A big thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Souper Bowl Sunday drive to help fill the shelves of Crosslines of Carthage.  A total of 200 lbs. of food was donated along with $481.00.  That’s awesome!

† SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING  The offering from both Adult Bible Class and Sunday School for the months of January and February will be going to LCMS World Relief to help those affected by the Hurricane in Houston.

† FLOWER CHART, 2018  If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway.  Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.  Diana E. does lovely arrangements and only charges $25.00 for altar flowers.

† NURSERY/CRY ROOM  Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use.  Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.

 

10 biblical ways to love

1. Listen without interrupting. “To answer before listening, that is folly and shame” (Proverbs 18:13).
2. Speak without accusing. “Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19).
3. Give without selfishness. “The righteous give without sparing” (Proverbs 21:26).
4. Pray without ceasing. “We have not stopped praying for you” (Colossians 1:9).
5. Answer without arguing. “Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife” (Proverbs 17:1).
6. Share without pretending. “Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of … Christ” (Ephesians 4:15).
7. Enjoy without complaining. “Do everything without grumbling or arguing” (Philippians 2:14).
8. Trust without wavering. “[Love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres” . (1 Corinthians 13:7).
9. Forgive without punishing. “Forgive as the Lord forgave you” (Colossians 3:13).
10. Promise without forgetting. “A longing fulfilled is a tree of life” (Proverbs 13:12).

Mom’s Mentoring Group

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Christian Education Committee has heard some interest in some type of Mom’s Mentoring Group being formed at our church. In an effort to figure out what kind of group would be of interest and what would work best for everyone as far as timing, the Christian Education Committee will be hosting an evening for Moms!

This get-together has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, in the GSLC Fellowship Hall, at 6:00 pm. Dinner and dessert will be provided and childcare will be available if you need it. We hope by bringing everyone together a decision can be made on when, where, and what kind of group would be of interest to the moms in our congregation.

We will also be extending an invitation to moms at Immanuel Lutheran Church to come and join us that evening. We thought it would be good to include other moms in our area.

If you are a mom and would be interested in being involved in a group of other moms, please join us. It would be wonderful to have a large group there to help us figure out what would work best!

VBS 2018

The dates for this year’s Vacation Bible School, “Splash Canyon”, have been set for July 22-26, with a kick-off party on Saturday, July 21. Mark your calendars for this fun week of learning about our faith together!